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2torial #0876:
Learn2 Whistle

Whistling is a funny skill: folks who can
whistle, wonder how anyone could have a problem
with it. Folks who can't, wonder how anyone could
ever produce such a sound. For those of you who
can't, consider learning--a quick, loud,
penetrating whistle has many useful applications
and can be mastered with relative ease.
(Note: there's nothing here on whistling
Dixie or any other tuneful amusement.)
You'll be shown two techniques for whistling:
one that uses your fingers, and another that
doesn't. Say it's raining, your arms are full of
shopping bags, and you need to flag a taxi. This
no-hands whistle will allow you to emerge
victorious in this situation and others. But the
fingerless whistle is a little trickier to master,
so you should practice the fingered whistle first.
Just practice a little bit every day; soon pets and
taxis alike will be at your beck and call.

Study the diagrams, familiarize yourself with
the different parts of your mouth, and get a feel
for how they work together. It's mostly a matter of
practicing whenever you get the chance: for
example, walking a dog, applauding a live
performance, or...flagging down a taxi.
If you can't produce any sort of whistle at
present, maybe just loud wheezing sounds, you may
want to try the fingered whistle first. Some say
it's easier than the "no-hands" technique; others
say they are equally easy (with practice.)
If you've set aside time to practice (highly
recommended) then wash your hands first. It's a
good to be picky about what you put inside your
mouth.
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